Ariel Gatoga's Blog - Explore Magic, Witchcraft & Angelic Wisdom

Fantasy fills every part of fairy tales; we often use these stories to strengthen our imagination and visualization skills. Enchanting and wise, fairy tales transmit timeless lessons in magic and wisdom. The Gold Spinners fairy tale, first written in the nineteenth century, is an Estonian folk tale known worldwide. I love how it pulls together major folklore themes like transformation, courage, and freedom versus control.

The Emperor card represents authority. He sits upon his throne exuding serene confidence. He does not need to bluster or boast because his strength is internal. As the highest ruler in the tarot, he has lessons for us about the strength we can all learn.

While some relationships are more difficult than others, dealing with someone's unkindness can leave a lasting impact. Although setting boundaries is a good first step, sometimes you need a different approach to protect yourself from another person's negative energy. This is where freezer spells can help.

Take a moment to notice your heartbeat. This rhythmic pulse within us is a constant reminder of life itself, of the Infinite within. But have you ever stopped to consider where this heartbeat originates? It doesn’t come from our conscious effort; we don’t will it to happen. Instead, it is a gift, a function of a higher source that exists within us. This realization invites us to explore the deeper connection between our physical existence and the divine essence that sustains

In the practice of Psalm magic, Psalm 11 is often associated with triumph over adversity, overcoming fear, reversing evil, and driving away demons. Today, I want to use Psalm 11 to invoke the law of cause and effect, drawing karma into play.

Most of us desire happiness, although it can mean different things to different people. Essentially, we seek peace, joy, prosperity, fulfillment of our needs, good health, loving relationships, satisfying self-expression, and peace of mind. But what if there was a master key to getting what you want?

One of the old axioms of the Craft tells us that a witch who cannot curse cannot heal. Magic can generally be divided into blessing magic and cursing magic. Even eliminating something from your life is a type of cursing. To curse something means to blast it, obliterate it, or undo it. You are saying "no" to that situation. You deny its power, and you deny its effect on you. Psalmic Curses can be powerful magical agents in the cursing phase of magic.

Our lives often feel like a series of random events, a chaotic dance of chance and circumstance. We celebrate the unexpected joys and lament the unforeseen tragedies, attributing them to luck or misfortune. But what if this perception is an illusion? What if beneath the surface of our daily experience, a powerful, unwavering principle is at work, governing everything from the cosmic tides to the quietest thoughts in our minds? This is the fundamental teaching of the Law of Ca

When we first learn about the divine, we are often handed a picture book version of reality. For many of us, God was introduced as a very smart person living in the sky. Perhaps you envisioned a stern father figure, watching from the clouds, tallying up your mistakes. Or, if your upbringing was softer, maybe you imagined a nurturing mother figure within the earth. Think of God as Infinite Intelligence.

Working with healing psalms is a way to bridge the gap between your spiritual life and your physical reality. It offers a structured yet flexible path to wellness that anyone can follow. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of magic or simply someone looking for a little more peace, this five-day journey can help you find a profound source of restoration.

The Empress card represents sovereignty, fertility, and simply being. She connects to the idea that "when I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." True leadership comes from being yourself. When you are true to your core, you naturally attract what you need. Her strength comes from within. The Empress offers a sense of deep inner calm that leads to real abundance, bringing both peace of mind and material success. Her presence draws together the unseen parts of the un

Today, I want to share a powerful spiritual problem-solving process with you. While I’ve included variations of this process in many of my courses , I thought it would be helpful to present it as a standalone exercise. This process has worked wonders for so many people, and I’m confident it can do the same for you—if you give it a fair try. You can use this process anytime, regardless of external circumstances. All you need is a pen or pencil and a few sheets of paper. While

In traditional psalm magic , Psalm 10 is often used to cultivate perseverance, eliminate negative influences, boost self-confidence, and cleanse and purify the aura. Today, we will focus on using it for divine justice. If you feel that any injustice is occurring in your life, this psalm is an excellent resource to address that. You may notice an immediate shift in your perception, and when your perspective changes, positive outcomes are often just around the corner. How to Wo

Some of the most effective witchcraft spells are very simple. Certain spells draw strength from repeated actions and daily routines, creating an ongoing thought-form. The dime spell combines simplicity, daily effort, and focused intention to bring exponential growth and help you build wealth in your life. If you have finished A Witch's Primer, you might remember this spell from one of the supplementary lessons. It closely resembles the money box spell I also teach, but eleva

The Tetragrammaton is often considered the proper name of God. It is spelled using the Hebrew letters יַהוֶה (Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh). In A Witch's Primer, we explore four weeks dedicated to building your power body, which consists of the fire, water, air, and earth bodies. 

If you’re like most people, you’ve struggled with money at some point or another. You may even feel like you’re constantly struggling and running behind. It’s time to flip the script on your finances and start building a lifestyle of true abundance. Below are 7 magical steps to financial abundance that you can take today to shift your finances from deprivation to abundance.

Have you ever felt 'in the flow'? Maybe while singing, gardening, working on a business, knitting, or cooking dinner, you become unaware of the passage of time. You aren’t thinking about the past or worrying about the future. You’re just present, completely in the spiritual flow of something that feels timeless.

The image connected to the High Priestess Card today is dramatically different from the imagery used hundreds of years ago. Before the Golden Dawn’s influence on tarot through Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Coleman Smith, this card was called something quite different: The Papess...

In the practice of psalm magic, Psalm 9 is traditionally used to overcome evil, weaken enemies' power, reverse curses and hexes, and seek help in court cases. It is also used to confront oppression, which is my goal for today.

Exploring Binah: Qabalistic concepts can be recursive in nature; as each layer is unraveled as a new level is introduced to us, further reflecting the nature of the structure that exists within and around us...